Cinemas chain IMAX has struck up an agreement to create a new Cinema in the town.

Known as The Backlot Cinema, it will house nine screens with a capacity for 850 seats. It will have the largest IMAX screens in the UK.

The Backlot Cinema project comes in line with the Phase 2 extension of the Houndshill Shopping Centre in the centre of Blackpool. 

An estimated 1.2 million people are expected to visit the cinema annually.

On the official news of its unveiling, John Sullivan, Founder of Backlot Cinema said: “The backlot of a film studio is at the heart of the film making process – it’s where the action really happens and where creativity is allowed to flourish.

“It seemed an entirely appropriate name for this thrilling entertainment hub which we couldn’t be more excited to be bringing to this vibrant town.”